Up for sale is a beautiful vintage bread knife featuring an elegantly ornate Sterling Silver handle. The handle is crafted with traditional fluted and beaded tiered sections, providing a sophisticated Victorian aesthetic. It is paired with a high-quality serrated stainless steel blade marked "Made in Sheffield, England," known worldwide for superior cutlery production.

Note on Condition: This item is being sold with a known defect. There is a visible hairline crack in the silver handle where it meets the bolster/blade assembly. This causes the blade to have a slight "wobble" or play when handled. It remains a stunning display piece or a candidate for professional restoration (tightening/epoxy).

Specifications

• Material: Sterling Silver Handle (stamped "STERLING"), Stainless Steel Blade.

• Origin: Handle (USA/UK), Blade (Sheffield, England).

• Age: Circa early to mid-20th Century (Style is 1890s-1910s).

Condition: Fair / For Repair. The silver shows a lovely natural patina and the blade remains sharp with minimal scratching. However, as noted, there is a structural crack at the throat of the handle causing the blade to be loose. Sold AS-IS.

Reference

Book Title: Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers

Author: Dorothy T. Rainwater

Page Number: 158 (Referencing the "Sterling" mark standards and typical weighted handle construction of the era).

Item dimensions: 1" tall × 12" long × 1" deep  

Weight of item: 2.8 oz

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